Pronunciation of 'Mastectomy'
The word 'mastectomy' is pronounced as /mæˈstɛk.tə.mi/ in English (en-US). It refers to a surgical procedure involving the removal of one or both breasts, typically to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Word Origin
The term 'mastectomy' originates from the Greek words 'mastós' meaning 'breast' and 'ektomē' meaning 'excision' or 'removal'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure for the removal of one or both breasts, often performed to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Pronounced as 'mas-TEK-tuh-mee', with stress on the second syllable. 'Mas' as in 'mass', 'tek' as in 'tech', and 'tuh-mee' as in 'tummy'.